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AV抖阴 Celebrates Graduates
The AV抖阴 celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist
For the third semester in a row, the AV抖阴 is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.
December 04, 2024
AV抖阴 Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
AV抖阴 Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa
The latest edition of the AV抖阴 Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.
November 15, 2024
AV抖阴 Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The AV抖阴 hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday鈥檚 event was the largest Den Day turnout in AV抖阴 history.
November 06, 2024
AV抖阴 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The AV抖阴 will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...
October 17, 2024
Return of Toy Toss
In 2023, a beloved tradition made its way back to the Stubblefield Center as plush lions, tigers, and bears covered the floor of the Gayle Kaundard Arena.
October 16, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at AV抖阴
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the AV抖阴 for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7
A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center鈥檚 Reynolds Room at the University of Arkansas - Fort...
September 27, 2024
Octubafest Returns
The AV抖阴 Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.
September 26, 2024
Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19
Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.
September 25, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': AV抖阴 Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The AV抖阴's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for AV抖阴 students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to AV抖阴
The AV抖阴 celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11
The AV抖阴 Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.
September 06, 2024
AV抖阴 Camp, Best Camp
The AV抖阴 kicked off the semester with AV抖阴 Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024
AV抖阴 Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The AV抖阴 is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual AV抖阴 Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural AV抖阴 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the AV抖阴 Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the AV抖阴 for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
AV抖阴 Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the AV抖阴 community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024
Summer Band Camps Announced
The AV抖阴 Department of Music and Theatre will offer two exciting music camps in June.
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